Carrot, Scarlet Nantes Organic

Short Description

Easy to grow and full of vitamins.

Full Description

Finely-flavored carrot does well as a bunching carrot and as a storage carrot. It grows 6-8" long and is practically coreless. We searched the world to find the best organic seed-Burpee fully guarantees that not a drop of synthetic chemicals was used to make these excellent seeds. Certified Organic.

Type
Some flowers and vegetables fall into subcategories that may define how they grow (such as pole or bush), what they are used for (such as slicing tomatoes or shelling peas), flower type, or other designations that will help you select the type of a class of plant that you are looking for.

Nantes

Days To Maturity
The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest.

65-70 days

Fruit Size
The average size of the fruit produced by this product.

6-8 inches

Sun
The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.

How to Sow

Carrots can be sown early, after danger of heavy frost is over. Sow every two weeks thereafter for continuous harvest, or simply sow a second crop in midsummer for fall harvest. In frost free areas, sow in fall.

Carrots do not like to be transplanted and are best sown directly into the garden bed. Sow carrot seeds in deep, well-worked soil in full sun. Straight roots require soil that is light, loosened deeply, and free of stones, so prepare a carrot planting thoroughly. Consider using a soil amendment such as compost if your soil is heavy. If you choose long carrot varieties, your soil will need to be worked more deeply.

How to Grow

Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.

Deep, consistent watering and soil well-enriched with compost help carrots form high quality roots by encouraging lush leafy tops that shade the roots, helping to prevent "green shoulders."

Keep plants well watered during dry periods to promote uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.

Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.

Harvest and Preserving Tips

To make harvesting easier, soak your carrot bed with water before pulling. Twist the tops off while pulling the roots up.

You can leave carrots in the ground after the first frost. In cold climates, pull carrots up before the ground freezes. In warm climates, you can harvest carrots all winter.

Cut the greens off the top after harvest to about ¼ - ½ inches above the shoulder. This will help the carrot to keep longer as the greens can take moisture from the root.

Carrots store best at 32-38 degrees F at 98% humidity.

You can store them in the refrigerator in plastic bags, or they may be blanched and frozen for later use.

Carrots may be canned or pickled as well.

Product Details

Type

Nantes

Days To Maturity

65-70 days

Fruit Size

6-8 inches

Sun

Full Sun

Spread

4 inches

Height

4-8 inches

Sow Method

Direct Sow

Planting Time

Fall, Spring

Sow Time

2-4 weeks BLF

Thin

3 inches

Reviews

Carrot, Scarlet Nantes Organic is rated
3.8 out of
5 by
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Rated 4 out of
5 by
Miss Vee from
Easy for A First Timer!I planted these last spring as directed. A few days later something decided to dig up half the garden bed so I didn't think many would have taken. However, to my surprise, come harvesting time, I got quite a few bunches of delicious carrots! The majority were on the smaller/thinner side and a a few were a bit warped looking. However I think that was due to the fact the seeds were dug up and misplaced by whatever critter was in the garden. Either way they were easy to grow and tasted great. This was the first time I decided to try growing carrots and the first time I had ever planted anything by seed. I think I am going to try these again next season. I added a photo of the first harvest as well.

Date published: 2016-10-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
JackieW from
Super easy to grow!I planted these and they went nuts. I haven't had to do anything but water them. They are super sweet raw and cooked as well. The easiest carrots I've ever grown.

Date published: 2016-09-25

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Kvbee from
Less than 10%Less than 10% of seeds germinated out of whole package planted

Date published: 2016-09-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
sunflowerlover from
Outstanding!These carrots are doing great in my greenhouse in late November during very cold weather. Very easy to grow. All I had to do was water it! I would definitely recommend this carrot to anybody else.